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Art History degrees abroad
Art history is the academic study of visual images over time. It analyzes how art has both influenced, and been influenced by, social, cultural, and historical contexts.
You’ll study key artists, movements, themes, and techniques as you explore the role that art has played in societies throughout history. You’ll also learn how to interpret, analyze, and write about a variety of art forms. The skills you’ll develop on an art history program will prepare you for a successful career in the art sector and beyond.
By studying abroad, you’ll have the opportunity to visit and examine influential artwork in its original environment. Immersing yourself in a country’s art culture will help you grasp a clearer understanding of an artist’s intentions and purpose and enrich your education. You’ll meet inspiring people, visit beautiful destinations, and have a great deal of fun too.
Art History program structure
You can study art history as an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. A BA will last three or four years, depending on where you decide to study. Many universities also offer combined honors courses so that you can study art history alongside another related subject. Typical pairings include foreign languages and social sciences.
If you’ve always dreamt of studying in the US, you’ll likely choose art history as your undergraduate major. In the American liberal arts system, students improve their general education, as well as pursuing a specific interest. As such, you’ll complete liberal arts modules in the first half of your degree, before focusing entirely on art history for the latter half.
Art history is a popular choice when it comes to master’s programs. An MA usually requires one year of full-time study, or two years of part-time learning. If you’re still keen to learn more, you can enroll in a PhD program which takes an average of five years to complete.
You’ll be taught through a mixture of lectures, workshops, seminars, and one-to-one tutorials. Some universities also arrange field trips to art galleries and museums so that students can take learning beyond the textbook.
Methods of assessment vary between modules, but exams, essays, written assignments, presentations, and practical projects usually feature.
The content covered in art history programs is heavily influenced by universities’ national and cultural settings. However, most courses around the world will include these core modules:
- Historical concepts in art
- Art theories and approaches
- Aesthetics and philosophy of art
- Art methods, form, and function
- Principles of visual culture
- Research techniques in art history
- Medieval to contemporary art
- Renaissance art
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Art History study abroad programs
Art history undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in art history
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Art & Visual Studie: Art History & Visual Culture - BA Whittier College, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,923 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,924 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Art (Art History) - BA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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31,199 USD
Fee in university's local currency 31,200 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Art - History - BA University of Central Florida, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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22,477 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,478 USD
- Start date
- May, August, January
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Art History - BA/BSc Portland State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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23,708 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,709 USD
- Start date
- January, March, September
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Art History - BA Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,481 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,621 NZD
- Start date
- February
Associate in art history
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Art History - AA Santa Monica College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,047 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,048 USD
- Start date
- January, February, June, August
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Art History - AA North Seattle College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,687 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,687 USD
- Start date
- January, April, June, September
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Art History - AA-T Diablo Valley College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,303 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Art History - AA College of the Desert, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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7,368 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,368 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Art History - AA-T Riverside City College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,500 USD
- Start date
- February, June, August
Diploma in art history
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Advancing University Studies: Art History and Theory - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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16,125 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,003 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
Art history graduate programs
Master's in art history
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Art History - MA University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,781 USD
Fee in university's local currency 36,086 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Art History - MA Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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13,054 USD
Fee in university's local currency 22,670 NZD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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Art History - MA John Cabot University, Italy
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 15 months
- Annual tuition fee
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18,847 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,000 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Art History - MPhil/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's/Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,180 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,304 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Art History - MA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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26,000 USD
Fee in university's local currency 26,000 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Doctorate in art history
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Art History - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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4,088 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD
- Start date
- December, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Diploma in art history
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Art History - MPhil/PGDip Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Master's/Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,180 USD
Fee in university's local currency 15,304 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Art History - GradDipArts University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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20,182 USD
Fee in university's local currency 35,048 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Arts: Art History - PGDipArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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15,663 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,200 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Future art history careers
An art history degree will arm you with a number of specific and transferable skills, including critical analysis, observation, and communication. Several career paths will open up for you, and many art history graduates go on to secure interesting roles, including:
- Museum or gallery manager
- Museum or gallery curator
- Exhibitions officer
- Conservator
- Archivist
- Arts administrator
- Teacher
- Art critic
Undertaking voluntary placements and internships is a great way of gaining experience and boosting your employability. Your university’s career service can support you with contacting local galleries and museums.
